All you need to know about the most wanted mark in America. Bed bug bites in America happen often. Since bed bugs are nocturnal pests, that is they feed at night while they hide/sleep during the day. Bed bugs don’t have an elaborate diet plan like other insects, they only have one meal on their menu, and that’s your blood!
It is essential you know the signs of a bed bug bites, and the necessary actions to take if you are bitten.
Have you ever woken up to an itch that doesn’t stop? Or a couple of red rashes on a straight line on your body? Well, these are a couple of signs that bed bugs leave when they feast on your blood.
So just how do they do it without you knowing about it? Well, they use a natural anesthetic that numbs the pain of their bites, as they suck your blood to their satisfaction. Bed bugs are also quick to move if you toss and turn in your sleep. They will wait for you to settle then resume biting you.
Review the Checklist Below to See if you’ve Gotten Bed Bug Bites;
Bite marks on your skin
Inspect exposed skin, notably your face, hands, legs, arms, and neck for any rashes, bites or bumps. Bed bugs will always go for the skin that is exposed as it is easiest to feed on.
Painless Bites with Different Degrees of Reaction
Every human is unique and with this in mind it is not unusual to learn that each person bitten can react differently to the bed bug bites. While some people won’t show any effect, others might have allergic reactions to the bites. At times these reactions can be severe, and it is important to know what signs to look for.
The Double Package: Bite and Rash
Bites usually lead to bumps, and rashes on the skin. It has to be said that the reaction to bed bug bites varies from person to person. While some people might have intense allergic reactions, others might have zero reactions to the bites. If you have a severe reaction such as intense swelling or difficulty breathing it is important to get medical attention right away.
Three-square Meal
Bed bugs feed on human blood for all their meal requirements. Evidence of their bites includes bumps and bite marks in a straight line, usually in a clustered row. The bites may also be in multiple parts of the body. It is not unusual to see bites in different areas.
Itchy Itchy Itchy
Don’t scratch the bite marks or rashes, so you don’t amplify the problem. Scratching can lead to further complications such as infections and bleeding and as a result of the itching it can take longer to heal from the bites.
Increase in the Number of Bites at Night
Sometimes you might mistake other insect bites for bed bugs bites. As a rule of thumb if you suspect bed bugs have bitten you, check to see if the number of bites increases at night over time. If you see an increase in bites received at night, there is a high chance these bites are from bed bugs.
You can put an end to the pestilence caused by bed bugs. If you can find their nesting area, you can turn the tables around and bite back.
